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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.50, 712.77 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.50, 712.77 and 244.49 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.50 : 712.77 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.50/712.77 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.50x = 712.77 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.50x = 174,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,261.57/475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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