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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 713.36 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 713.36 and 256.22 is: 384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 713.36 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/713.36 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 713.36 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 182,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,777.10/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.53

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