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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 652.26 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 652.26 and 385.84 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 652.26 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/652.26 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 652.26 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 251,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,668.00/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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