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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.59, 714.04 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.59, 714.04 and 244.67 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.59 : 714.04 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.59/714.04 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.59x = 714.04 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.59x = 174,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,704.17/475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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