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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 656.52 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 656.52 and 377.88 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 656.52 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/656.52 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 656.52 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 248,085.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,085.78/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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