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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.29, 654.75 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.29, 654.75 and 381.87 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.29 : 654.75 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.29/654.75 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.29x = 654.75 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.29x = 250,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,029.38/475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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