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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 656.91 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 656.91 and 370.98 is: 512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 656.91 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/656.91 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 656.91 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 243,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,700.47/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.22

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