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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.90, 658.24 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.90, 658.24 and 367.16 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.90 : 658.24 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.90/658.24 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.90x = 658.24 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.90x = 241,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,679.40/477.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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