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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.25, 707.94 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.25, 707.94 and 255.57 is: 383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.25 : 707.94 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.25/707.94 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.25x = 707.94 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.25x = 180,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,928.23/472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.12

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