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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.52, 660.30 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.52, 660.30 and 268.68 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.52 : 660.30 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.52/660.30 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.52x = 660.30 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.52x = 177,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,409.40/478.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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