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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.11, 658.25 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.11, 658.25 and 377.21 is: 520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.11 : 658.25 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.11/658.25 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.11x = 658.25 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.11x = 248,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,298.48/477.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.42

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