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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.36, 655.76 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.36, 655.76 and 357.64 is: 493.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.36 : 655.76 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.36/655.76 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.36x = 655.76 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.36x = 234,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,526.01/475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.37

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