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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 707.58 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 707.58 and 255.18 is: 382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 707.58 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/707.58 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 707.58 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 180,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,560.26/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.77

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