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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.12, 707.34 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.12, 707.34 and 255.16 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.12 : 707.34 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.12/707.34 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.12x = 707.34 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.12x = 180,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,484.87/472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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