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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.93, 708.37 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.93, 708.37 and 252.92 is: 378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.93 : 708.37 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.93/708.37 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.93x = 708.37 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.93x = 179,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,162.08/472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.84

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