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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.80, 711.93 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.80, 711.93 and 255.56 is: 383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.80 : 711.93 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.80/711.93 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.80x = 711.93 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.80x = 181,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,940.83/474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.19

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