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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.24, 659.89 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.24, 659.89 and 268.39 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.24 : 659.89 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.24/659.89 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.24x = 659.89 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.24x = 177,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,107.88/478.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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