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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.50, 655.11 and 363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.50, 655.11 and 363.77 is: 502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.50 : 655.11 = 363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.50/655.11 = 363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.50x = 655.11 × 363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.50x = 238,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,306.09/474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.22

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