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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.37, 655.22 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.37, 655.22 and 382.91 is: 526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.37 : 655.22 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.37/655.22 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.37x = 655.22 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.37x = 250,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,885.10/476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.66

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