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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 709.26 and 256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 709.26 and 256.79 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 709.26 = 256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/709.26 = 256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 709.26 × 256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 182,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,130.88/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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