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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.43, 655.02 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.43, 655.02 and 363.70 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.43 : 655.02 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.43/655.02 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.43x = 655.02 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.43x = 238,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,230.77/474.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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