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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.91, 656.80 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.91, 656.80 and 378.41 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.91 : 656.80 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.91/656.80 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.91x = 656.80 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.91x = 248,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,539.69/475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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