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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.10, 711.21 and 243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.10, 711.21 and 243.01 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.10 : 711.21 = 243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.10/711.21 = 243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.10x = 711.21 × 243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.10x = 172,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,831.14/474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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