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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 658.38 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 658.38 and 367 is: 505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 658.38 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/658.38 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 658.38 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 241,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,625.46/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.81

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