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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.19, 655.52 and 386.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.19, 655.52 and 386.77 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.19 : 655.52 = 386.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.19/655.52 = 386.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.19x = 655.52 × 386.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.19x = 253,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,531.90/475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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