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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.18, 712.16 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.18, 712.16 and 258.50 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.18 : 712.16 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.18/712.16 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.18x = 712.16 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.18x = 184,093.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,093.36/475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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