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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.72, 661.98 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.72, 661.98 and 269.96 is: 372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.72 : 661.98 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.72/661.98 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.72x = 661.98 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.72x = 178,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,708.12/479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.53

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