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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.96, 655.34 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.96, 655.34 and 288.39 is: 397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.96 : 655.34 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.96/655.34 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.96x = 655.34 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.96x = 188,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,993.50/474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.91

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