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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.27, 655.07 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.27, 655.07 and 363.48 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.27 : 655.07 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.27/655.07 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.27x = 655.07 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.27x = 238,103.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,103.03/474.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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