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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 711.72 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 711.72 and 388.52 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 711.72 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/711.72 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 711.72 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 276,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,517.45/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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