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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 655.56 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 655.56 and 387.35 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 655.56 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/655.56 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 655.56 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 253,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,929.23/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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