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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.14, 657.31 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.14, 657.31 and 393.73 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.14 : 657.31 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.14/657.31 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.14x = 657.31 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.14x = 258,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,802.67/476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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