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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.09, 715.16 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.09, 715.16 and 257.99 is: 386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.09 : 715.16 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.09/715.16 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.09x = 715.16 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.09x = 184,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,501.20/477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.72

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