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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.12, 655.23 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.12, 655.23 and 357.04 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.12 : 655.23 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.12/655.23 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.12x = 655.23 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.12x = 233,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,943.32/475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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