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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.07, 655.89 and 364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.07, 655.89 and 364.33 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.07 : 655.89 = 364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.07/655.89 = 364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.07x = 655.89 × 364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.07x = 238,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,958.76/475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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