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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 707.28 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 707.28 and 255.60 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 707.28 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/707.28 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 707.28 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 180,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,780.77/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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