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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.43, 660.18 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.43, 660.18 and 268.61 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.43 : 660.18 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.43/660.18 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.43x = 660.18 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.43x = 177,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,330.95/478.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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