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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 657.90 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 657.90 and 269.76 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 657.90 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/657.90 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 657.90 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 177,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,475.10/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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