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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 708.48 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 708.48 and 253.04 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 708.48 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/708.48 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 708.48 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 179,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,270.24/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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