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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.79, 706.23 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.79, 706.23 and 251.37 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.79 : 706.23 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.79/706.23 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.79x = 706.23 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.79x = 177,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,525.04/470.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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