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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 710.82 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 710.82 and 257.76 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 710.82 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/710.82 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 710.82 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 183,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,220.96/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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