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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.54, 655.86 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.54, 655.86 and 377.08 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.54 : 655.86 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.54/655.86 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.54x = 655.86 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.54x = 247,311.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,311.69/475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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