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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.49, 655.15 and 364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.49, 655.15 and 364.62 is: 502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.49 : 655.15 = 364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.49/655.15 = 364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.49x = 655.15 × 364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.49x = 238,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,880.79/475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.39

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