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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.58, 713.33 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.58, 713.33 and 244.35 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.58 : 713.33 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.58/713.33 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.58x = 713.33 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.58x = 174,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,300.96/475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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