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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 657.63 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 657.63 and 371.94 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 657.63 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/657.63 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 657.63 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 244,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,598.90/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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