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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.71, 712.09 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.71, 712.09 and 243.54 is: 365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.71 : 712.09 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.71/712.09 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.71x = 712.09 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.71x = 173,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,421.18/474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.32

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