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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.91, 712.50 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.91, 712.50 and 243.96 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.91 : 712.50 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.91/712.50 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.91x = 712.50 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.91x = 173,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,821.50/474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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