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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.75, 658.04 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.75, 658.04 and 269.87 is: 372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.75 : 658.04 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.75/658.04 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.75x = 658.04 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.75x = 177,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,585.25/476.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.49

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