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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.01, 661.32 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.01, 661.32 and 368.27 is: 508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.01 : 661.32 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.01/661.32 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.01x = 661.32 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.01x = 243,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,541.01/479.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.43

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