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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.91, 710.73 and 257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.91, 710.73 and 257.37 is: 385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.91 : 710.73 = 257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.91/710.73 = 257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.91x = 710.73 × 257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.91x = 182,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,920.58/473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.98

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