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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.50, 657.72 and 371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.50, 657.72 and 371.38 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.50 : 657.72 = 371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.50/657.72 = 371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.50x = 657.72 × 371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.50x = 244,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,264.05/476.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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