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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.60, 710.60 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.60, 710.60 and 257.13 is: 385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.60 : 710.60 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.60/710.60 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.60x = 710.60 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.60x = 182,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,716.58/473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.80

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