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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.87, 706.99 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.87, 706.99 and 255.60 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.87 : 706.99 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.87/706.99 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.87x = 706.99 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.87x = 180,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,706.64/471.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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