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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.59, 708.90 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.59, 708.90 and 253.12 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.59 : 708.90 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.59/708.90 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.59x = 708.90 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.59x = 179,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,436.77/472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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