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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 711.21 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 711.21 and 255.20 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 711.21 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/711.21 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 711.21 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 181,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,500.79/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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