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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 704.07 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 704.07 and 253.35 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 704.07 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/704.07 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 704.07 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 178,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,376.13/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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