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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 711.91 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 711.91 and 243.37 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 711.91 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/711.91 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 711.91 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 173,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,257.54/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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