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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.41, 660.25 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.41, 660.25 and 268.62 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.41 : 660.25 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.41/660.25 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.41x = 660.25 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.41x = 177,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,354.21/478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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