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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 711.72 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 711.72 and 243.09 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 711.72 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/711.72 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 711.72 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 173,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,012.01/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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