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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.42, 711.62 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.42, 711.62 and 200.50 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.42 : 711.62 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.42/711.62 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.42x = 711.62 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.42x = 142,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,679.81/474.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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