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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 709.56 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 709.56 and 256.72 is: 385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 709.56 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/709.56 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 709.56 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 182,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,158.24/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.08

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