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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.07, 711.60 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.07, 711.60 and 200.35 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.07 : 711.60 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.07/711.60 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.07x = 711.60 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.07x = 142,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,569.06/474.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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