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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 708.62 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 708.62 and 253.11 is: 379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 708.62 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/708.62 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 708.62 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 179,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,357.54/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.50

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