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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.24, 658.20 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.24, 658.20 and 377.52 is: 520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.24 : 658.20 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.24/658.20 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.24x = 658.20 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.24x = 248,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,483.66/477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.67

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