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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 716.40 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 716.40 and 258.24 is: 387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 716.40 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/716.40 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 716.40 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 185,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,003.14/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.17

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