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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.62, 658.04 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.62, 658.04 and 365.90 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.62 : 658.04 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.62/658.04 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.62x = 658.04 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.62x = 240,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,776.84/476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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