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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.15, 708.63 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.15, 708.63 and 255.88 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.15 : 708.63 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.15/708.63 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.15x = 708.63 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.15x = 181,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,324.24/472.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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