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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.76, 707.06 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.76, 707.06 and 240.72 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.76 : 707.06 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.76/707.06 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.76x = 707.06 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.76x = 170,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,203.48/471.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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