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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.32, 715.38 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.32, 715.38 and 257.94 is: 386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.32 : 715.38 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.32/715.38 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.32x = 715.38 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.32x = 184,522.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,522.43/477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.58

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