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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.58, 711.45 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.58, 711.45 and 255.33 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.58 : 711.45 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.58/711.45 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.58x = 711.45 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.58x = 181,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,651.86/474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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