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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 655.23 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 655.23 and 364.38 is: 502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 655.23 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/655.23 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 655.23 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 238,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,752.71/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.55

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