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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 710.39 and 257.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 710.39 and 257.87 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 710.39 = 257.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/710.39 = 257.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 710.39 × 257.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 183,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,183.43/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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