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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.34, 711.67 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.34, 711.67 and 243.29 is: 365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.34 : 711.67 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.34/711.67 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.34x = 711.67 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.34x = 173,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,142.19/474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.02

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