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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.54, 656.59 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.54, 656.59 and 377.54 is: 521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.54 : 656.59 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.54/656.59 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.54x = 656.59 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.54x = 247,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,888.99/475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.28

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