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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.83, 712.09 and 243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.83, 712.09 and 243.98 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.83 : 712.09 = 243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.83/712.09 = 243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.83x = 712.09 × 243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.83x = 173,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,735.72/474.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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