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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.07, 661.14 and 269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.07, 661.14 and 269.25 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.07 : 661.14 = 269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.07/661.14 = 269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.07x = 661.14 × 269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.07x = 178,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,011.95/479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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