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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.13, 658.28 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.13, 658.28 and 365.97 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.13 : 658.28 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.13/658.28 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.13x = 658.28 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.13x = 240,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,911.65/476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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