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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 656.04 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 656.04 and 365.12 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 656.04 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/656.04 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 656.04 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 239,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,533.32/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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