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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.35, 708.60 and 183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.35, 708.60 and 183.81 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.35 : 708.60 = 183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.35/708.60 = 183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.35x = 708.60 × 183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.35x = 130,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,247.77/472.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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