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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.37, 658.38 and 367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.37, 658.38 and 367.09 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.37 : 658.38 = 367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.37/658.38 = 367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.37x = 658.38 × 367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.37x = 241,684.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,684.71/477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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