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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.78, 656.73 and 365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.78, 656.73 and 365.62 is: 504.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.78 : 656.73 = 365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.78/656.73 = 365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.78x = 656.73 × 365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.78x = 240,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,113.62/475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.67

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