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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.36, 660.22 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.36, 660.22 and 268.63 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.36 : 660.22 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.36/660.22 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.36x = 660.22 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.36x = 177,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,350.25/478.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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