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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.26, 655.46 and 376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.26, 655.46 and 376.85 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.26 : 655.46 = 376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.26/655.46 = 376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.26x = 655.46 × 376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.26x = 247,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,004.94/475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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