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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 715.32 and 257.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 715.32 and 257.90 is: 386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 715.32 = 257.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/715.32 = 257.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 715.32 × 257.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 184,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,479.88/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.52

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