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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.91, 655.42 and 377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.91, 655.42 and 377.41 is: 520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.91 : 655.42 = 377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.91/655.42 = 377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.91x = 655.42 × 377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.91x = 247,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,360.36/474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.85

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