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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.24, 707.87 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.24, 707.87 and 255.36 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.24 : 707.87 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.24/707.87 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.24x = 707.87 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.24x = 180,756.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,756.87/472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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