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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 657.88 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 657.88 and 367.10 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 657.88 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/657.88 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 657.88 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 241,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,507.75/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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