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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.24, 661.39 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.24, 661.39 and 269.46 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.24 : 661.39 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.24/661.39 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.24x = 661.39 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.24x = 178,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221.02/479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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