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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.86, 656.98 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.86, 656.98 and 377.30 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.86 : 656.98 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.86/656.98 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.86x = 656.98 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.86x = 247,878.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,878.55/475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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