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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 661.56 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 661.56 and 368.22 is: 508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 661.56 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/661.56 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 661.56 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 243,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,599.62/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.64

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