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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.69, 655.70 and 365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.69, 655.70 and 365.51 is: 504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.69 : 655.70 = 365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.69/655.70 = 365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.69x = 655.70 × 365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.69x = 239,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,664.72/474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.88

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