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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.84, 661.58 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.84, 661.58 and 367.94 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.84 : 661.58 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.84/661.58 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.84x = 661.58 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.84x = 243,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,421.75/479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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