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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.10, 659.75 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.10, 659.75 and 268.27 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.10 : 659.75 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.10/659.75 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.10x = 659.75 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.10x = 176,988.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,988.14/478.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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