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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 657.04 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 657.04 and 382.76 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 657.04 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/657.04 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 657.04 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 251,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,486.80/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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