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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.45, 658.28 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.45, 658.28 and 365.56 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.45 : 658.28 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.45/658.28 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.45x = 658.28 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.45x = 240,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,640.10/477.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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