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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 711.52 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 711.52 and 185.76 is: 278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 711.52 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/711.52 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 711.52 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 132,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,171.96/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.70

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