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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 711.54 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 711.54 and 243.36 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 711.54 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/711.54 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 711.54 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 173,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,160.37/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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