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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.42, 715.22 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.42, 715.22 and 257.51 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.42 : 715.22 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.42/715.22 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.42x = 715.22 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.42x = 184,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,176.30/477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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