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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.69, 657.92 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.69, 657.92 and 366.32 is: 505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.69 : 657.92 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.69/657.92 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.69x = 657.92 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.69x = 241,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,011.82/476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.60

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