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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.38, 658.63 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.38, 658.63 and 366.22 is: 506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.38 : 658.63 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.38/658.63 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.38x = 658.63 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.38x = 241,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,203.48/476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.33

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