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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.07, 661.43 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.07, 661.43 and 369.12 is: 509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.07 : 661.43 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.07/661.43 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.07x = 661.43 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.07x = 244,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,147.04/479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.63

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