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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.92, 658.43 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.92, 658.43 and 372.25 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.92 : 658.43 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.92/658.43 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.92x = 658.43 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.92x = 245,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,100.57/476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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