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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.55, 710.62 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.55, 710.62 and 257.28 is: 386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.55 : 710.62 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.55/710.62 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.55x = 710.62 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.55x = 182,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,827.67/473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.08

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