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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 710.56 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 710.56 and 199.96 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 710.56 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/710.56 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 710.56 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 142,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,083.58/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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