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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.59, 655.88 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.59, 655.88 and 365.07 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.59 : 655.88 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.59/655.88 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.59x = 655.88 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.59x = 239,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,440.29/475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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