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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.38, 712.69 and 255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.38, 712.69 and 255.97 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.38 : 712.69 = 255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.38/712.69 = 255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.38x = 712.69 × 255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.38x = 182,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,427.26/475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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