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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 708.72 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 708.72 and 256.08 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 708.72 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/708.72 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 708.72 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 181,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,489.02/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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