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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.17, 708.25 and 257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.17, 708.25 and 257.11 is: 385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.17 : 708.25 = 257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.17/708.25 = 257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.17x = 708.25 × 257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.17x = 182,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,098.16/472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.66

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