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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.39, 656.31 and 362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.39, 656.31 and 362.47 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.39 : 656.31 = 362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.39/656.31 = 362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.39x = 656.31 × 362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.39x = 237,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,892.69/475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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