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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.50, 711.27 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.50, 711.27 and 200.75 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.50 : 711.27 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.50/711.27 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.50x = 711.27 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.50x = 142,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,787.45/474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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