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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 712.61 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 712.61 and 243.83 is: 365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 712.61 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/712.61 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 712.61 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 173,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,754.48/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.77

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