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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.58, 713.06 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.58, 713.06 and 256.07 is: 383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.58 : 713.06 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.58/713.06 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.58x = 713.06 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.58x = 182,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,588.43/475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.93

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