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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.99, 712.59 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.99, 712.59 and 240.86 is: 361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.99 : 712.59 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.99/712.59 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.99x = 712.59 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.99x = 171,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,634.43/474.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.34

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