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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.48, 706.68 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.48, 706.68 and 255.24 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.48 : 706.68 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.48/706.68 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.48x = 706.68 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.48x = 180,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,373.00/471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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