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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 653.88 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 653.88 and 375.32 is: 516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 653.88 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/653.88 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 653.88 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 245,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,414.24/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.75

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