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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 656.40 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 656.40 and 364.70 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 656.40 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/656.40 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 656.40 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 239,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,392.09/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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