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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.10, 711.31 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.10, 711.31 and 200.27 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.10 : 711.31 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.10/711.31 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.10x = 711.31 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.10x = 142,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,454.05/474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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