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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.12, 707.83 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.12, 707.83 and 252.72 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.12 : 707.83 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.12/707.83 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.12x = 707.83 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.12x = 178,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,882.17/472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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