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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.15, 659.87 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.15, 659.87 and 268.38 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.15 : 659.87 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.15/659.87 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.15x = 659.87 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.15x = 177,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,095.58/478.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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