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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 655.55 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 655.55 and 358.38 is: 494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 655.55 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/655.55 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 655.55 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 234,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,936.01/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.58

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