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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 658.47 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 658.47 and 366.21 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 658.47 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/658.47 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 658.47 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 241,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,138.30/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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