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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.82, 659.40 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.82, 659.40 and 268.01 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.82 : 659.40 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.82/659.40 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.82x = 659.40 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.82x = 176,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,724.72/477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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