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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.40, 655.44 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.40, 655.44 and 364.70 is: 502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.40 : 655.44 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.40/655.44 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.40x = 655.44 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.40x = 239,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,038.97/475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.82

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