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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 712.08 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 712.08 and 258.84 is: 387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 712.08 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/712.08 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 712.08 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 184,314.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,314.79/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.57

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