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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 708.84 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 708.84 and 255.96 is: 384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 708.84 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/708.84 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 708.84 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 181,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,434.69/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.14

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