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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 708.64 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 708.64 and 255.75 is: 383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 708.64 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/708.64 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 708.64 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 181,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,234.68/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.96

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