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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.40, 659.08 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.40, 659.08 and 372.54 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.40 : 659.08 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.40/659.08 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.40x = 659.08 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.40x = 245,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,533.66/477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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