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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.30, 652.83 and 390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.30, 652.83 and 390.28 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.30 : 652.83 = 390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.30/652.83 = 390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.30x = 652.83 × 390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.30x = 254,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,786.49/473.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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