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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 659.25 and 366.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 659.25 and 366.77 is: 506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 659.25 = 366.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/659.25 = 366.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 659.25 × 366.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 241,789.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,789.83/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.36

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