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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.26, 708.60 and 255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.26, 708.60 and 255.58 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.26 : 708.60 = 255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.26/708.60 = 255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.26x = 708.60 × 255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.26x = 181,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,103.99/472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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