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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 657.28 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 657.28 and 371.28 is: 512.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 657.28 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/657.28 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 657.28 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 244,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,034.92/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.85

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