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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.80, 707.92 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.80, 707.92 and 255.38 is: 383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.80 : 707.92 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.80/707.92 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.80x = 707.92 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.80x = 180,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,784.43/471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.18

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