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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.24, 707.86 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.24, 707.86 and 255.36 is: 382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.24 : 707.86 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.24/707.86 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.24x = 707.86 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.24x = 180,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,759.13/472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.77

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