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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.47, 707.50 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.47, 707.50 and 255.20 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.47 : 707.50 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.47/707.50 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.47x = 707.50 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.47x = 180,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,550.78/471.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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