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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 711.44 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 711.44 and 255.12 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 711.44 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/711.44 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 711.44 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 181,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,502.57/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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