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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 657.34 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 657.34 and 383.51 is: 528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 657.34 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/657.34 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 657.34 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 252,096.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,096.46/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.77

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