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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 711 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 711 and 200.04 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 711 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/711 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 711 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 142,228.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,228.44/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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