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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 708.48 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 708.48 and 255.84 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 708.48 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/708.48 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 708.48 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 181,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,257.52/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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