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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.25, 710.01 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.25, 710.01 and 184.77 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.25 : 710.01 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.25/710.01 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.25x = 710.01 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.25x = 131,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,188.55/473.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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