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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.81, 716.93 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.81, 716.93 and 258.18 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.81 : 716.93 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.81/716.93 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.81x = 716.93 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.81x = 185,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,096.99/477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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