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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.57, 661.87 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.57, 661.87 and 369.66 is: 510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.57 : 661.87 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.57/661.87 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.57x = 661.87 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.57x = 244,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,669.81/479.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.19

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