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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.15, 712.82 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.15, 712.82 and 243.85 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.15 : 712.82 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.15/712.82 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.15x = 712.82 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.15x = 173,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,821.16/475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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