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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.31, 654.85 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.31, 654.85 and 363.58 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.31 : 654.85 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.31/654.85 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.31x = 654.85 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.31x = 238,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,089.18/474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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