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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.08, 652.80 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.08, 652.80 and 385.60 is: 532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.08 : 652.80 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.08/652.80 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.08x = 652.80 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.08x = 251,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,719.68/473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.09

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