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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.35, 657.39 and 269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.35, 657.39 and 269.35 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.35 : 657.39 = 269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.35/657.39 = 269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.35x = 657.39 × 269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.35x = 177,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,068.00/476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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