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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 655.11 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 655.11 and 358.64 is: 494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 655.11 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/655.11 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 655.11 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 234,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,948.65/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.34

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