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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 656.91 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 656.91 and 365.82 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 656.91 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/656.91 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 656.91 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 240,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,310.82/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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