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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.52, 661.78 and 269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.52, 661.78 and 269.78 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.52 : 661.78 = 269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.52/661.78 = 269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.52x = 661.78 × 269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.52x = 178,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,535.01/479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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