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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.46, 710.21 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.46, 710.21 and 254.00 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.46 : 710.21 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.46/710.21 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.46x = 710.21 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.46x = 180,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,390.42/473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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