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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.60, 712.32 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.60, 712.32 and 258.88 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.60 : 712.32 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.60/712.32 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.60x = 712.32 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.60x = 184,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,405.40/475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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