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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.37, 657.71 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.37, 657.71 and 365.64 is: 504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.37 : 657.71 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.37/657.71 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.37x = 657.71 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.37x = 240,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,483.26/476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.82

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