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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.61, 711.23 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.61, 711.23 and 255.06 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.61 : 711.23 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.61/711.23 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.61x = 711.23 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.61x = 181,408.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,408.67/474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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