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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.40, 708.56 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.40, 708.56 and 183.76 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.40 : 708.56 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.40/708.56 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.40x = 708.56 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.40x = 130,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,204.99/472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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