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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.03, 656.93 and 388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.03, 656.93 and 388.35 is: 534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.03 : 656.93 = 388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.03/656.93 = 388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.03x = 656.93 × 388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.03x = 255,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,118.77/477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.81

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