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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 706.26 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 706.26 and 254.72 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 706.26 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/706.26 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 706.26 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 179,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,898.55/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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