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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.10, 706.44 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.10, 706.44 and 251.69 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.10 : 706.44 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.10/706.44 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.10x = 706.44 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.10x = 177,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,799.41/471.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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