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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.37, 704.95 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.37, 704.95 and 253.70 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.37 : 704.95 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.37/704.95 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.37x = 704.95 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.37x = 178,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,845.82/470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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