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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.21, 716.09 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.21, 716.09 and 257.84 is: 386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.21 : 716.09 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.21/716.09 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.21x = 716.09 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.21x = 184,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,634.15/477.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.90

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