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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.45, 660.11 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.45, 660.11 and 268.60 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.45 : 660.11 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.45/660.11 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.45x = 660.11 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.45x = 177,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,305.55/478.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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