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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 656.82 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 656.82 and 364.80 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 656.82 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/656.82 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 656.82 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 239,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,607.94/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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