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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.26, 712.32 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.26, 712.32 and 258.48 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.26 : 712.32 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.26/712.32 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.26x = 712.32 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.26x = 184,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,120.47/475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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