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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 708.12 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 708.12 and 183.72 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 708.12 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/708.12 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 708.12 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 130,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,095.81/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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