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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.49, 657.05 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.49, 657.05 and 366.23 is: 505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.49 : 657.05 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.49/657.05 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.49x = 657.05 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.49x = 240,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,631.23/476.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.00

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