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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.61, 656.66 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.61, 656.66 and 364.89 is: 503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.61 : 656.66 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.61/656.66 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.61x = 656.66 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.61x = 239,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,609.58/475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.79

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