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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 710.94 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 710.94 and 242.78 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 710.94 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/710.94 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 710.94 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 172,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,602.01/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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