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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.33, 710.41 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.33, 710.41 and 254.14 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.33 : 710.41 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.33/710.41 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.33x = 710.41 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.33x = 180,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,543.60/473.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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