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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.25, 710.89 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.25, 710.89 and 200.50 is: 300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.25 : 710.89 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.25/710.89 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.25x = 710.89 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.25x = 142,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,533.45/474.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.54

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