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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.84, 705.98 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.84, 705.98 and 250.92 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.84 : 705.98 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.84/705.98 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.84x = 705.98 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.84x = 177,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,145.13/470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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