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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.07, 659.77 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.07, 659.77 and 268.24 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.07 : 659.77 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.07/659.77 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.07x = 659.77 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.07x = 176,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,975.36/478.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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