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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.88, 659.43 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.88, 659.43 and 268.06 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.88 : 659.43 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.88/659.43 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.88x = 659.43 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.88x = 176,766.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,766.81/477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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