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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 652.01 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 652.01 and 394.50 is: 543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 652.01 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/652.01 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 652.01 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 257,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,217.95/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.41

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