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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 655.95 and 288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 655.95 and 288.87 is: 398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 655.95 = 288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/655.95 = 288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 655.95 × 288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 189,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,484.28/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.47

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