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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.84, 657.50 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.84, 657.50 and 371.94 is: 512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.84 : 657.50 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.84/657.50 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.84x = 657.50 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.84x = 244,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,548.69/476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.86

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