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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 657.06 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 657.06 and 388.92 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 657.06 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/657.06 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 657.06 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 255,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,543.78/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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