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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 708.06 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 708.06 and 255.72 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 708.06 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/708.06 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 708.06 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 181,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,065.10/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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