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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.88, 659.40 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.88, 659.40 and 268.03 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.88 : 659.40 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.88/659.40 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.88x = 659.40 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.88x = 176,738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,738.98/477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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