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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.28, 651.15 and 393.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.28, 651.15 and 393.71 is: 542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.28 : 651.15 = 393.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.28/651.15 = 393.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.28x = 651.15 × 393.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.28x = 256,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,361.01/472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.82

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