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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 705.09 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 705.09 and 255.01 is: 382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 705.09 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/705.09 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 705.09 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 179,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,805.00/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.52

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