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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.93, 717.32 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.93, 717.32 and 258.73 is: 388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.93 : 717.32 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.93/717.32 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.93x = 717.32 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.93x = 185,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,592.20/477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.33

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