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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.43, 655.37 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.43, 655.37 and 375.66 is: 517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.43 : 655.37 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.43/655.37 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.43x = 655.37 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.43x = 246,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,194.42/475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.84

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