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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 655.58 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 655.58 and 358.92 is: 495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 655.58 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/655.58 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 655.58 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 235,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,300.77/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.54

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