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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.40, 650.66 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.40, 650.66 and 368.36 is: 508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.40 : 650.66 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.40/650.66 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.40x = 650.66 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.40x = 239,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,677.12/471.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.44

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