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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.46, 708.41 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.46, 708.41 and 252.81 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.46 : 708.41 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.46/708.41 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.46x = 708.41 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.46x = 179,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,093.76/472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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