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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.51, 706.96 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.51, 706.96 and 240.51 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.51 : 706.96 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.51/706.96 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.51x = 706.96 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.51x = 170,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,030.95/471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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