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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.50, 661.68 and 269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.50, 661.68 and 269.71 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.50 : 661.68 = 269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.50/661.68 = 269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.50x = 661.68 × 269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.50x = 178,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,461.71/479.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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