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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 658.31 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 658.31 and 366.08 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 658.31 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/658.31 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 658.31 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 240,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,994.12/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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