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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.64, 655.98 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.64, 655.98 and 365.38 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.64 : 655.98 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.64/655.98 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.64x = 655.98 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.64x = 239,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,681.97/475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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