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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.24, 706.68 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.24, 706.68 and 251.64 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.24 : 706.68 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.24/706.68 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.24x = 706.68 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.24x = 177,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,828.96/471.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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