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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.09, 711.12 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.09, 711.12 and 243.08 is: 364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.09 : 711.12 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.09/711.12 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.09x = 711.12 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.09x = 172,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,855.49/474.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.60

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