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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.24, 708.18 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.24, 708.18 and 252.64 is: 378.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.24 : 708.18 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.24/708.18 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.24x = 708.18 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.24x = 178,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,914.60/472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.86

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