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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 715.56 and 393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 715.56 and 393.88 is: 592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 715.56 = 393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/715.56 = 393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 715.56 × 393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 281,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,844.77/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.66

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