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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 704.40 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 704.40 and 253.12 is: 379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 704.40 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/704.40 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 704.40 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 178,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,297.73/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.36

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