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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.73, 711.14 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.73, 711.14 and 257.73 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.73 : 711.14 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.73/711.14 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.73x = 711.14 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.73x = 183,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,282.11/473.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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