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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.33, 708.91 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.33, 708.91 and 253.14 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.33 : 708.91 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.33/708.91 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.33x = 708.91 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.33x = 179,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,453.48/472.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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