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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 659 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 659 and 367.12 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 659 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/659 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 659 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 241,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,932.08/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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