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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 713.02 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 713.02 and 256.04 is: 384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 713.02 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/713.02 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 713.02 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 182,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,561.64/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.10

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