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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.04, 705.26 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.04, 705.26 and 253.56 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.04 : 705.26 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.04/705.26 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.04x = 705.26 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.04x = 178,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,825.73/470.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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