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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.81, 714.33 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.81, 714.33 and 259.54 is: 389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.81 : 714.33 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.81/714.33 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.81x = 714.33 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.81x = 185,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,397.21/475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.65

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