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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.90, 660.72 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.90, 660.72 and 368.13 is: 507.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.90 : 660.72 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.90/660.72 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.90x = 660.72 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.90x = 243,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,230.85/478.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.89

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