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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.29, 712.35 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.29, 712.35 and 201.33 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.29 : 712.35 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.29/712.35 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.29x = 712.35 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.29x = 143,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,417.43/475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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