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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.37, 657 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.37, 657 and 366.09 is: 504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.37 : 657 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.37/657 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.37x = 657 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.37x = 240,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,521.13/476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.90

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