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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 656.19 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 656.19 and 377.40 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 656.19 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/656.19 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 656.19 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 247,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,646.11/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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