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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.44, 660.88 and 369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.44, 660.88 and 369.30 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.44 : 660.88 = 369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.44/660.88 = 369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.44x = 660.88 × 369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.44x = 244,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,062.98/478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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