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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.28, 660.18 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.28, 660.18 and 368.12 is: 508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.28 : 660.18 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.28/660.18 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.28x = 660.18 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.28x = 243,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,025.46/478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.12

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