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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.76, 656.28 and 387.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.76, 656.28 and 387.34 is: 534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.76 : 656.28 = 387.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.76/656.28 = 387.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.76x = 656.28 × 387.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.76x = 254,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,201.85/475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.30

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