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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 711 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 711 and 257.52 is: 386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 711 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/711 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 711 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 183,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,096.72/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.67

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