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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.53, 660.38 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.53, 660.38 and 268.70 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.53 : 660.38 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.53/660.38 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.53x = 660.38 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.53x = 177,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,441.48/478.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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