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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 710.16 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 710.16 and 257.44 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 710.16 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/710.16 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 710.16 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 182,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,823.59/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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