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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 710.40 and 257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 710.40 and 257.60 is: 386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 710.40 = 257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/710.40 = 257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 710.40 × 257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 182,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,999.04/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.11

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