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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.26, 707.10 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.26, 707.10 and 254.58 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.26 : 707.10 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.26/707.10 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.26x = 707.10 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.26x = 180,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,012.25/471.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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