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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 708.16 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 708.16 and 252.62 is: 378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 708.16 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/708.16 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 708.16 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 178,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,895.38/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.95

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