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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.94, 708.51 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.94, 708.51 and 256.22 is: 383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.94 : 708.51 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.94/708.51 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.94x = 708.51 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.94x = 181,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,534.43/472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.84

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