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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.02, 705.02 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.02, 705.02 and 250.72 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.02 : 705.02 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.02/705.02 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.02x = 705.02 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.02x = 176,762.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,762.61/470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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