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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.40, 707.16 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.40, 707.16 and 255.68 is: 382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.40 : 707.16 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.40/707.16 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.40x = 707.16 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.40x = 180,806.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,806.67/472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.74

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