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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.03, 711.45 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.03, 711.45 and 243.09 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.03 : 711.45 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.03/711.45 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.03x = 711.45 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.03x = 172,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,946.38/474.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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