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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.65, 655.86 and 390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.65, 655.86 and 390.22 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.65 : 655.86 = 390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.65/655.86 = 390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.65x = 655.86 × 390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.65x = 255,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,929.69/475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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