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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.38, 660.12 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.38, 660.12 and 268.54 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.38 : 660.12 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.38/660.12 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.38x = 660.12 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.38x = 177,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,268.62/478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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