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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 652.80 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 652.80 and 387.60 is: 532.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 652.80 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/652.80 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 652.80 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 253,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,025.28/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.46

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