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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 658.20 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 658.20 and 367.32 is: 507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 658.20 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/658.20 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 658.20 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 241,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,770.02/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.37

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