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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.10, 708.58 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.10, 708.58 and 252.91 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.10 : 708.58 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.10/708.58 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.10x = 708.58 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.10x = 179,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,203.42/472.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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