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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.23, 713.50 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.23, 713.50 and 244.28 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.23 : 713.50 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.23/713.50 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.23x = 713.50 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.23x = 174,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,293.78/475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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