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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.61, 711.53 and 243.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.61, 711.53 and 243.53 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.61 : 711.53 = 243.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.61/711.53 = 243.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.61x = 711.53 × 243.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.61x = 173,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,281.08/474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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