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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.50, 709.89 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.50, 709.89 and 254.11 is: 380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.50 : 709.89 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.50/709.89 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.50x = 709.89 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.50x = 180,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,390.15/473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.97

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