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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.74, 658.76 and 372.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.74, 658.76 and 372.65 is: 513.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.74 : 658.76 = 372.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.74/658.76 = 372.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.74x = 658.76 × 372.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.74x = 245,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,481.76/477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.84

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