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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 710.63 and 242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 710.63 and 242.86 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 710.63 = 242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/710.63 = 242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 710.63 × 242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 172,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,583.60/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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