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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.13, 658.73 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.13, 658.73 and 366.39 is: 505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.13 : 658.73 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.13/658.73 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.13x = 658.73 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.13x = 241,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,353.00/477.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.84

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