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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 656.94 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 656.94 and 372.60 is: 513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 656.94 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/656.94 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 656.94 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 244,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,775.84/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.93

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