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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.24, 657.53 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.24, 657.53 and 365.52 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.24 : 657.53 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.24/657.53 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.24x = 657.53 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.24x = 240,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,340.37/476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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