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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.03, 659.64 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.03, 659.64 and 268.18 is: 370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.03 : 659.64 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.03/659.64 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.03x = 659.64 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.03x = 176,898.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,898.29/478.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.06

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