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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 660.06 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 660.06 and 268.53 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 660.06 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/660.06 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 660.06 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 177,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,245.91/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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