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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.13, 711.09 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.13, 711.09 and 242.73 is: 364.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.13 : 711.09 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.13/711.09 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.13x = 711.09 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.13x = 172,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,602.88/474.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.04

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