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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.41, 657.44 and 269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.41, 657.44 and 269.41 is: 371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.41 : 657.44 = 269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.41/657.44 = 269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.41x = 657.44 × 269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.41x = 177,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,120.91/476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.78

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