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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.49, 711.31 and 255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.49, 711.31 and 255.23 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.49 : 711.31 = 255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.49/711.31 = 255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.49x = 711.31 × 255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.49x = 181,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,548.60/474.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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