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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.45, 658.13 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.45, 658.13 and 367.29 is: 507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.45 : 658.13 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.45/658.13 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.45x = 658.13 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.45x = 241,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,722.73/476.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.35

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