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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 710.40 and 257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 710.40 and 257.20 is: 385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 710.40 = 257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/710.40 = 257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 710.40 × 257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 182,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,714.88/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.44

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