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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.10, 712.86 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.10, 712.86 and 258.44 is: 387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.10 : 712.86 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.10/712.86 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.10x = 712.86 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.10x = 184,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,231.54/475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.77

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