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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 655.16 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 655.16 and 358.09 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 655.16 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/655.16 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 655.16 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 234,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,606.24/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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