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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.20, 661.68 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.20, 661.68 and 368.52 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.20 : 661.68 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.20/661.68 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.20x = 661.68 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.20x = 243,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,842.31/479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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