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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.21, 705.72 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.21, 705.72 and 251.01 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.21 : 705.72 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.21/705.72 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.21x = 705.72 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.21x = 177,141.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,141.03/470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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