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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 658.23 and 269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 658.23 and 269.98 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 658.23 = 269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/658.23 = 269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 658.23 × 269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 177,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,708.94/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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