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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.61, 655.28 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.61, 655.28 and 363.89 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.61 : 655.28 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.61/655.28 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.61x = 655.28 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.61x = 238,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,449.84/474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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