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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 711.30 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 711.30 and 243.47 is: 364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 711.30 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/711.30 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 711.30 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 173,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,177.85/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.53

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