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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.78, 655.79 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.78, 655.79 and 365.58 is: 504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.78 : 655.79 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.78/655.79 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.78x = 655.79 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.78x = 239,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,743.71/474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.96

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