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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 710.19 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 710.19 and 242.58 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 710.19 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/710.19 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 710.19 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 172,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,277.89/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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