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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.40, 713.72 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.40, 713.72 and 260.24 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.40 : 713.72 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.40/713.72 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.40x = 713.72 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.40x = 185,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,738.49/476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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