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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 711.90 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 711.90 and 258.38 is: 386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 711.90 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/711.90 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 711.90 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 183,937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,937.16/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.98

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