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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.87, 655.16 and 288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.87, 655.16 and 288.29 is: 397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.87 : 655.16 = 288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.87/655.16 = 288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.87x = 655.16 × 288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.87x = 188,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,876.08/474.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.74

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