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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.12, 709.52 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.12, 709.52 and 256.80 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.12 : 709.52 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.12/709.52 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.12x = 709.52 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.12x = 182,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,204.74/473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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