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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.68, 662.24 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.68, 662.24 and 368.96 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.68 : 662.24 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.68/662.24 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.68x = 662.24 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.68x = 244,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,340.07/479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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