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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.18, 655.79 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.18, 655.79 and 288.68 is: 398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.18 : 655.79 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.18/655.79 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.18x = 655.79 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.18x = 189,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,308.73/475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.40

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