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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 655.26 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 655.26 and 376.86 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 655.26 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/655.26 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 655.26 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 246,941.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,941.28/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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