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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.98, 659.94 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.98, 659.94 and 367.26 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.98 : 659.94 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.98/659.94 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.98x = 659.94 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.98x = 242,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,369.56/477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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