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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.22, 659.93 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.22, 659.93 and 268.40 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.22 : 659.93 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.22/659.93 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.22x = 659.93 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.22x = 177,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,120.57/478.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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