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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.21, 706.89 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.21, 706.89 and 255.13 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.21 : 706.89 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.21/706.89 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.21x = 706.89 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.21x = 180,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,348.85/472.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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