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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.81, 711.96 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.81, 711.96 and 255.70 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.81 : 711.96 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.81/711.96 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.81x = 711.96 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.81x = 182,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,048.17/474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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