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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.11, 711.09 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.11, 711.09 and 255.42 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.11 : 711.09 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.11/711.09 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.11x = 711.09 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.11x = 181,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,626.61/475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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