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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.23, 660.12 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.23, 660.12 and 367.56 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.23 : 660.12 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.23/660.12 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.23x = 660.12 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.23x = 242,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,633.71/478.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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