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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 657.09 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 657.09 and 388.26 is: 534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 657.09 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/657.09 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 657.09 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 255,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,121.76/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.24

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