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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 657.78 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 657.78 and 365.70 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 657.78 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/657.78 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 657.78 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 240,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,550.15/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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