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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.84, 657.12 and 393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.84, 657.12 and 393.38 is: 542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.84 : 657.12 = 393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.84/657.12 = 393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.84x = 657.12 × 393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.84x = 258,497.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,497.87/476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.11

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