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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.13, 713.93 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.13, 713.93 and 257.01 is: 385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.13 : 713.93 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.13/713.93 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.13x = 713.93 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.13x = 183,487.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,487.15/476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.37

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