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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 711.27 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 711.27 and 243.15 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 711.27 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/711.27 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 711.27 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 172,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,945.30/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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