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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.58, 712.19 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.58, 712.19 and 243.46 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.58 : 712.19 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.58/712.19 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.58x = 712.19 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.58x = 173,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,389.78/474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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