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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.44, 707.76 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.44, 707.76 and 255.72 is: 383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.44 : 707.76 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.44/707.76 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.44x = 707.76 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.44x = 180,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,988.39/472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.09

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