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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.19, 652.59 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.19, 652.59 and 389.81 is: 537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.19 : 652.59 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.19/652.59 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.19x = 652.59 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.19x = 254,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,382.84/473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.59

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