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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.13, 661.13 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.13, 661.13 and 269.27 is: 371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.13 : 661.13 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.13/661.13 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.13x = 661.13 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.13x = 178,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,022.48/479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.55

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