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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.98, 707.99 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.98, 707.99 and 240.59 is: 360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.98 : 707.99 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.98/707.99 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.98x = 707.99 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.98x = 170,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,330.57/471.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.89

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