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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.37, 659.09 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.37, 659.09 and 366.64 is: 506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.37 : 659.09 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.37/659.09 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.37x = 659.09 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.37x = 241,648.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,648.76/477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.21

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