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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.11, 655.47 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.11, 655.47 and 288.54 is: 398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.11 : 655.47 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.11/655.47 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.11x = 655.47 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.11x = 189,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,129.31/475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.07

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