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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 710.64 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 710.64 and 257.28 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 710.64 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/710.64 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 710.64 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 182,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,833.46/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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