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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.09, 656.40 and 364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.09, 656.40 and 364.19 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.09 : 656.40 = 364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.09/656.40 = 364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.09x = 656.40 × 364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.09x = 239,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,056.87/476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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