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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.71, 707.97 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.71, 707.97 and 252.51 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.71 : 707.97 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.71/707.97 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.71x = 707.97 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.71x = 178,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,770.45/471.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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