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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.09, 714.24 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.09, 714.24 and 257.18 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.09 : 714.24 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.09/714.24 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.09x = 714.24 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.09x = 183,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,684.67/477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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