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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.55, 710.52 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.55, 710.52 and 242.44 is: 363.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.55 : 710.52 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.55/710.52 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.55x = 710.52 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.55x = 172,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,261.14/473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.77

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