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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.68, 707.76 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.68, 707.76 and 183.36 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.68 : 707.76 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.68/707.76 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.68x = 707.76 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.68x = 129,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,774.87/471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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