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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.78, 659.36 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.78, 659.36 and 268.02 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.78 : 659.36 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.78/659.36 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.78x = 659.36 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.78x = 176,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,721.00/477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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