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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.64, 707.58 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.64, 707.58 and 240.44 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.64 : 707.58 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.64/707.58 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.64x = 707.58 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.64x = 170,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,130.54/471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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