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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.91, 708.35 and 252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.91, 708.35 and 252.83 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.91 : 708.35 = 252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.91/708.35 = 252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.91x = 708.35 × 252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.91x = 179,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,087.32/472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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