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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 711.84 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 711.84 and 258.12 is: 387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 711.84 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/711.84 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 711.84 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 183,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,740.14/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.15

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