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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.62, 708.05 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.62, 708.05 and 255.35 is: 383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.62 : 708.05 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.62/708.05 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.62x = 708.05 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.62x = 180,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,802.98/471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.36

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