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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.19, 706.83 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.19, 706.83 and 240.09 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.19 : 706.83 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.19/706.83 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.19x = 706.83 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.19x = 169,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,702.81/471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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