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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.44, 705.12 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.44, 705.12 and 253.72 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.44 : 705.12 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.44/705.12 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.44x = 705.12 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.44x = 178,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,903.05/470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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