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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.50, 660.33 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.50, 660.33 and 271.50 is: 374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.50 : 660.33 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.50/660.33 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.50x = 660.33 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.50x = 179,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,279.60/478.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.67

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