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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.35, 660.20 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.35, 660.20 and 281.88 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.35 : 660.20 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.35/660.20 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.35x = 660.20 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.35x = 186,095.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,095.77/478.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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