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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 650.78 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 650.78 and 366.84 is: 505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 650.78 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/650.78 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 650.78 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 238,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,730.30/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.88

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