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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 650.58 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 650.58 and 366.28 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 650.58 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/650.58 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 650.58 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 238,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,294.44/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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