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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.98, 710.01 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.98, 710.01 and 245.50 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.98 : 710.01 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.98/710.01 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.98x = 710.01 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.98x = 174,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,307.46/473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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