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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.57, 657.97 and 365.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.57, 657.97 and 365.83 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.57 : 657.97 = 365.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.57/657.97 = 365.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.57x = 657.97 × 365.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.57x = 240,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,702.61/476.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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