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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.91, 660.96 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.91, 660.96 and 368.35 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.91 : 660.96 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.91/660.96 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.91x = 660.96 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.91x = 243,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,462.96/478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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