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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.95, 660.42 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.95, 660.42 and 373.30 is: 515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.95 : 660.42 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.95/660.42 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.95x = 660.42 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.95x = 246,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,533.13/477.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.82

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