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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 654.77 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 654.77 and 363.52 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 654.77 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/654.77 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 654.77 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 238,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,021.99/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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