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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.35, 712.47 and 201.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.35, 712.47 and 201.37 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.35 : 712.47 = 201.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.35/712.47 = 201.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.35x = 712.47 × 201.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.35x = 143,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,469.83/475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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