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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.86, 659.77 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.86, 659.77 and 367.14 is: 506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.86 : 659.77 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.86/659.77 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.86x = 659.77 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.86x = 242,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,227.04/477.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.90

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