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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.51, 656.04 and 364.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.51, 656.04 and 364.35 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.51 : 656.04 = 364.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.51/656.04 = 364.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.51x = 656.04 × 364.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.51x = 239,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,024.89/474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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