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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 658.23 and 377.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 658.23 and 377.58 is: 521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 658.23 = 377.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/658.23 = 377.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 658.23 × 377.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 248,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,534.61/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.30

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