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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 710.16 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 710.16 and 184.72 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 710.16 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/710.16 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 710.16 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 131,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,180.76/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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