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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.14, 705.47 and 251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.14, 705.47 and 251.33 is: 376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.14 : 705.47 = 251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.14/705.47 = 251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.14x = 705.47 × 251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.14x = 177,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,300.99/471.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.33

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