Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 655.44 and 377
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475.04, 655.44 and 377 is: 520.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475.04 : 655.44 = 377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475.04/655.44 = 377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475.04x = 655.44 × 377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475.04x = 247,100.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,100.88/475.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520.17
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