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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.93, 714.32 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.93, 714.32 and 256.73 is: 385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.93 : 714.32 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.93/714.32 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.93x = 714.32 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.93x = 183,387.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,387.37/475.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.32

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