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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.94, 659.61 and 268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.94, 659.61 and 268.15 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.94 : 659.61 = 268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.94/659.61 = 268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.94x = 659.61 × 268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.94x = 176,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,874.42/477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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