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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.61, 713.03 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.61, 713.03 and 244.53 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.61 : 713.03 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.61/713.03 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.61x = 713.03 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.61x = 174,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,357.23/475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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