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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.83, 705.96 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.83, 705.96 and 251.20 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.83 : 705.96 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.83/705.96 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.83x = 705.96 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.83x = 177,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,337.15/470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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