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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.23, 660.30 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.23, 660.30 and 367.53 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.23 : 660.30 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.23/660.30 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.23x = 660.30 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.23x = 242,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,680.06/478.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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