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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.86, 661.14 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.86, 661.14 and 368.14 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.86 : 661.14 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.86/661.14 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.86x = 661.14 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.86x = 243,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,392.08/478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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