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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 708.35 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 708.35 and 252.76 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 708.35 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/708.35 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 708.35 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 179,037.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,037.74/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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