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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.51, 711.03 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.51, 711.03 and 255.18 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.51 : 711.03 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.51/711.03 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.51x = 711.03 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.51x = 181,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,436.82/474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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