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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.76, 711.99 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.76, 711.99 and 258.19 is: 387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.76 : 711.99 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.76/711.99 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.76x = 711.99 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.76x = 183,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,826.92/474.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.20

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