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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 711.79 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 711.79 and 200.52 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 711.79 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/711.79 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 711.79 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 142,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,727.63/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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