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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.27, 655.23 and 355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.27, 655.23 and 355.53 is: 490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.27 : 655.23 = 355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.27/655.23 = 355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.27x = 655.23 × 355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.27x = 232,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,953.92/475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.15

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