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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.37, 707.06 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.37, 707.06 and 251.46 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.37 : 707.06 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.37/707.06 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.37x = 707.06 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.37x = 177,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,797.31/471.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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