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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.54, 715.02 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.54, 715.02 and 253.64 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.54 : 715.02 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.54/715.02 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.54x = 715.02 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.54x = 181,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,357.67/476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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