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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 655.95 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.48, 655.95 and 377.38 is: 520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.48 : 655.95 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.48/655.95 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.48x = 655.95 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.48x = 247,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,542.41/475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.62

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