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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.37, 656.31 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.37, 656.31 and 364.64 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.37 : 656.31 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.37/656.31 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.37x = 656.31 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.37x = 239,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,316.88/475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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