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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.00, 711.32 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.00, 711.32 and 243.57 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.00 : 711.32 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.00/711.32 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.00x = 711.32 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.00x = 173,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,257.66/475.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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