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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.01, 711.92 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.01, 711.92 and 243.54 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.01 : 711.92 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.01/711.92 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.01x = 711.92 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.01x = 173,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,379.78/475.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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