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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.40, 654.48 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.40, 654.48 and 363.72 is: 501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.40 : 654.48 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.40/654.48 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.40x = 654.48 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.40x = 238,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,047.47/474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.79

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