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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 658.64 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 658.64 and 365.52 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 658.64 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/658.64 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 658.64 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 240,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,746.09/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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