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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.65, 715.86 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.65, 715.86 and 257.73 is: 386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.65 : 715.86 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.65/715.86 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.65x = 715.86 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.65x = 184,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,498.60/477.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.26

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