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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.10, 711.29 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.10, 711.29 and 243.15 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.10 : 711.29 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.10/711.29 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.10x = 711.29 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.10x = 172,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,954.68/474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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