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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.51, 711.16 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.51, 711.16 and 243.04 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.51 : 711.16 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.51/711.16 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.51x = 711.16 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.51x = 172,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,840.33/474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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