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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.58, 657.69 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.58, 657.69 and 269.58 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.58 : 657.69 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.58/657.69 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.58x = 657.69 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.58x = 177,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,300.07/476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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