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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.76, 655.96 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.76, 655.96 and 382.51 is: 527.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.76 : 655.96 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.76/655.96 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.76x = 655.96 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.76x = 250,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,911.26/475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.39

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