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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.38, 714.12 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.38, 714.12 and 256.77 is: 384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.38 : 714.12 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.38/714.12 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.38x = 714.12 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.38x = 183,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,363.63/476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.91

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