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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 713.29 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 713.29 and 201.54 is: 302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 713.29 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/713.29 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 713.29 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 143,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,756.47/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.31

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