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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.81, 712.50 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.81, 712.50 and 243.84 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.81 : 712.50 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.81/712.50 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.81x = 712.50 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.81x = 173,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,736/474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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