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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.62, 656.86 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.62, 656.86 and 365.82 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.62 : 656.86 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.62/656.86 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.62x = 656.86 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.62x = 240,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,289.83/475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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