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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.04, 659.68 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.04, 659.68 and 268.21 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.04 : 659.68 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.04/659.68 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.04x = 659.68 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.04x = 176,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,932.93/478.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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