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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 712.38 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 712.38 and 258.52 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 712.38 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/712.38 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 712.38 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 184,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,164.48/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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