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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 656.10 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 656.10 and 364.23 is: 503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 656.10 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/656.10 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 656.10 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 238,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,971.30/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.08

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