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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.42, 712.22 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.42, 712.22 and 255.51 is: 382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.42 : 712.22 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.42/712.22 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.42x = 712.22 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.42x = 181,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,979.33/475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.78

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