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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.19, 659.19 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.19, 659.19 and 368.04 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.19 : 659.19 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.19/659.19 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.19x = 659.19 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.19x = 242,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,610.07/477.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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