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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.41, 660.16 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.41, 660.16 and 268.54 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.41 : 660.16 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.41/660.16 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.41x = 660.16 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.41x = 177,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,282.52/478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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