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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 713.14 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 713.14 and 258.75 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 713.14 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/713.14 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 713.14 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 184,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,524.98/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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