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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 712.92 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 712.92 and 244.13 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 712.92 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/712.92 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 712.92 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 174,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,041.60/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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