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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.38, 657.70 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.38, 657.70 and 365.64 is: 504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.38 : 657.70 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.38/657.70 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.38x = 657.70 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.38x = 240,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,481.43/476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.81

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