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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.37, 704.74 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.37, 704.74 and 254.10 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.37 : 704.74 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.37/704.74 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.37x = 704.74 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.37x = 179,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,074.43/470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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