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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 711.73 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 711.73 and 200.38 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 711.73 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/711.73 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 711.73 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 142,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,616.46/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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