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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.76, 660.68 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.76, 660.68 and 271.76 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.76 : 660.68 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.76/660.68 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.76x = 660.68 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.76x = 179,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,546.40/478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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