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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.54, 711.86 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.54, 711.86 and 243.33 is: 365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.54 : 711.86 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.54/711.86 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.54x = 711.86 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.54x = 173,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,215.68/474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.02

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