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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.93, 660.93 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.93, 660.93 and 269.12 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.93 : 660.93 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.93/660.93 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.93x = 660.93 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.93x = 177,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,869.48/478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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