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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 712.11 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 712.11 and 255.76 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 712.11 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/712.11 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 712.11 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 182,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,129.76/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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