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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.50, 660.35 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.50, 660.35 and 268.71 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.50 : 660.35 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.50/660.35 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.50x = 660.35 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.50x = 177,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,440.84/478.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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