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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.54, 711.86 and 242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.54, 711.86 and 242.79 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.54 : 711.86 = 242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.54/711.86 = 242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.54x = 711.86 × 242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.54x = 172,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,832.49/474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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