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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 711.31 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 711.31 and 243.04 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 711.31 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/711.31 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 711.31 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 172,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,876.78/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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