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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 712.02 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 712.02 and 243.66 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 712.02 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/712.02 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 712.02 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 173,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,490.79/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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