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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 655.62 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 655.62 and 365.36 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 655.62 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/655.62 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 655.62 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 239,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,537.32/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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