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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.36, 712.50 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.36, 712.50 and 201.04 is: 301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.36 : 712.50 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.36/712.50 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.36x = 712.50 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.36x = 143,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,241/475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.33

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