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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.13, 710.72 and 200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.13, 710.72 and 200.37 is: 300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.13 : 710.72 = 200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.13/710.72 = 200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.13x = 710.72 × 200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.13x = 142,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,404.19/474.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.35

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