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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 711.50 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 711.50 and 185.62 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 711.50 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/711.50 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 711.50 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 132,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,068.63/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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