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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.52, 659.55 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.52, 659.55 and 366.73 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.52 : 659.55 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.52/659.55 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.52x = 659.55 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.52x = 241,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,876.77/477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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