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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.03, 661.06 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.03, 661.06 and 269.22 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.03 : 661.06 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.03/661.06 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.03x = 661.06 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.03x = 177,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,970.57/479.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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