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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 654.96 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 654.96 and 387.52 is: 534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 654.96 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/654.96 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 654.96 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 253,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,810.10/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.29

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