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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.21, 657.21 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.21, 657.21 and 365.48 is: 504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.21 : 657.21 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.21/657.21 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.21x = 657.21 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.21x = 240,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,197.66/476.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.39

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