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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.87, 661.16 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.87, 661.16 and 368.14 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.87 : 661.16 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.87/661.16 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.87x = 661.16 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.87x = 243,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,399.44/478.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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