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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.45, 658.11 and 367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.45, 658.11 and 367.27 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.45 : 658.11 = 367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.45/658.11 = 367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.45x = 658.11 × 367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.45x = 241,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,702.41/476.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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