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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.25, 656.15 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.25, 656.15 and 364.52 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.25 : 656.15 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.25/656.15 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.25x = 656.15 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.25x = 239,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,174.69/475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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