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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.10, 711.09 and 255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.10, 711.09 and 255.41 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.10 : 711.09 = 255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.10/711.09 = 255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.10x = 711.09 × 255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.10x = 181,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,615.94/475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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