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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.76, 711.91 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.76, 711.91 and 255.34 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.76 : 711.91 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.76/711.91 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.76x = 711.91 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.76x = 181,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,779.10/474.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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