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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.01, 659.61 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.01, 659.61 and 265.31 is: 366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.01 : 659.61 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.01/659.61 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.01x = 659.61 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.01x = 175,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,001.13/478.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.10

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