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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.15, 711.38 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.15, 711.38 and 243.10 is: 364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.15 : 711.38 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.15/711.38 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.15x = 711.38 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.15x = 172,937.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,937.97/474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.73

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