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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.96, 712.86 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.96, 712.86 and 259.24 is: 388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.96 : 712.86 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.96/712.86 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.96x = 712.86 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.96x = 184,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,801.83/475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.27

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