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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 660.66 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 660.66 and 271.74 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 660.66 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/660.66 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 660.66 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 179,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,527.75/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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