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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.33, 660.09 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.33, 660.09 and 268.51 is: 370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.33 : 660.09 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.33/660.09 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.33x = 660.09 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.33x = 177,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,240.77/478.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.54

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