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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 657.18 and 365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 657.18 and 365.27 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 657.18 = 365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/657.18 = 365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 657.18 × 365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 240,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,044.85/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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