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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.81, 706.32 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.81, 706.32 and 251.44 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.81 : 706.32 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.81/706.32 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.81x = 706.32 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.81x = 177,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,595.34/470.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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