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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.42, 705.81 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.42, 705.81 and 253.88 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.42 : 705.81 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.42/705.81 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.42x = 705.81 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.42x = 179,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,191.04/470.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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