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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.01, 660.96 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.01, 660.96 and 368.15 is: 507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.01 : 660.96 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.01/660.96 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.01x = 660.96 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.01x = 243,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,329.12/479.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.98

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