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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.90, 660.74 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.90, 660.74 and 368.17 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.90 : 660.74 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.90/660.74 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.90x = 660.74 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.90x = 243,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,265.38/478.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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