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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.54, 661.74 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.54, 661.74 and 269.72 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.54 : 661.74 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.54/661.74 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.54x = 661.74 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.54x = 178,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,481.20/479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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