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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.33, 660.06 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.33, 660.06 and 268.48 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.33 : 660.06 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.33/660.06 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.33x = 660.06 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.33x = 177,215.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,215.23/478.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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