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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.57, 660.44 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.57, 660.44 and 268.75 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.57 : 660.44 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.57/660.44 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.57x = 660.44 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.57x = 177,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,488.60/478.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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