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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 653.94 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 653.94 and 395.82 is: 544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 653.94 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/653.94 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 653.94 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 258,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,842.53/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.29

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