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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.02, 713.60 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.02, 713.60 and 256.76 is: 384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.02 : 713.60 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.02/713.60 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.02x = 713.60 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.02x = 183,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,223.94/476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.91

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