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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.06, 660 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.06, 660 and 365.15 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.06 : 660 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.06/660 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.06x = 660 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.06x = 240,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,995.70/478.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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