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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 716.70 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 716.70 and 258.36 is: 387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 716.70 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/716.70 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 716.70 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 185,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,166.61/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.60

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