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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 711.96 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 711.96 and 243.55 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 711.96 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/711.96 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 711.96 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 173,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,394.30/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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