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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.53, 652.71 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.53, 652.71 and 394.10 is: 544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.53 : 652.71 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.53/652.71 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.53x = 652.71 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.53x = 257,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,227.78/472.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.37

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