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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.15, 656.27 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.15, 656.27 and 376.74 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.15 : 656.27 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.15/656.27 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.15x = 656.27 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.15x = 247,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,243.16/475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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