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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 660.03 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 660.03 and 268.50 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 660.03 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/660.03 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 660.03 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 177,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,218.06/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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