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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.42, 712.87 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.42, 712.87 and 240.94 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.42 : 712.87 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.42/712.87 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.42x = 712.87 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.42x = 171,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,758.90/475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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