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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.60, 655.86 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.60, 655.86 and 377.56 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.60 : 655.86 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.60/655.86 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.60x = 655.86 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.60x = 247,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,626.50/475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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