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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.56, 710.52 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.56, 710.52 and 185 is: 277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.56 : 710.52 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.56/710.52 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.56x = 710.52 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.56x = 131,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,446.20/473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.57

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