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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.37, 661.53 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.37, 661.53 and 269.56 is: 371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.37 : 661.53 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.37/661.53 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.37x = 661.53 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.37x = 178,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,320.14/479.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.99

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