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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 711 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 711 and 243.36 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 711 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/711 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 711 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 173,028.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,028.96/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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