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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.24, 708.54 and 255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.24, 708.54 and 255.97 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.24 : 708.54 = 255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.24/708.54 = 255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.24x = 708.54 × 255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.24x = 181,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,364.98/472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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