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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 656.40 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 656.40 and 393.04 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 656.40 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/656.40 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 656.40 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 257,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,991.46/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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