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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.64, 656.88 and 377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.64, 656.88 and 377.90 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.64 : 656.88 = 377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.64/656.88 = 377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.64x = 656.88 × 377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.64x = 248,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,234.95/475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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