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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.74, 654.38 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.74, 654.38 and 364.56 is: 503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.74 : 654.38 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.74/654.38 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.74x = 654.38 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.74x = 238,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,561.68/473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.57

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