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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.19, 661.25 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.19, 661.25 and 269.33 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.19 : 661.25 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.19/661.25 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.19x = 661.25 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.19x = 178,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,089.81/479.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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