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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 656.76 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 656.76 and 388.62 is: 536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 656.76 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/656.76 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 656.76 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 255,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,230.07/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.09

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