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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.51, 662.01 and 368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.51, 662.01 and 368.77 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.51 : 662.01 = 368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.51/662.01 = 368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.51x = 662.01 × 368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.51x = 244,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,129.43/479.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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