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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.03, 711.02 and 217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.03, 711.02 and 217.53 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.03 : 711.02 = 217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.03/711.02 = 217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.03x = 711.02 × 217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.03x = 154,667.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,667.09/474.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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