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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.23, 712.71 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.23, 712.71 and 244.05 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.23 : 712.71 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.23/712.71 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.23x = 712.71 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.23x = 173,933.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,933.31/475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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