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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 710.73 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 710.73 and 200.57 is: 300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 710.73 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/710.73 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 710.73 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 142,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,547.56/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.56

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