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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.38, 656.85 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.38, 656.85 and 393.72 is: 542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.38 : 656.85 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.38/656.85 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.38x = 656.85 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.38x = 258,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,614.98/476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.88

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