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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 655.93 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 655.93 and 392.73 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 655.93 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/655.93 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 655.93 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 257,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,603.39/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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