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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.34, 713.17 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.34, 713.17 and 244.29 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.34 : 713.17 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.34/713.17 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.34x = 713.17 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.34x = 174,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,220.30/475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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