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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.24, 658.02 and 378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.24, 658.02 and 378.86 is: 523.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.24 : 658.02 = 378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.24/658.02 = 378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.24x = 658.02 × 378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.24x = 249,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,297.46/476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.47

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