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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.29, 650.70 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.29, 650.70 and 366.12 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.29 : 650.70 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.29/650.70 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.29x = 650.70 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.29x = 238,234.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,234.28/471.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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