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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.65, 655.95 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.65, 655.95 and 365.34 is: 503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.65 : 655.95 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.65/655.95 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.65x = 655.95 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.65x = 239,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,644.77/475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.83

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