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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.62, 713.66 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.62, 713.66 and 244.52 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.62 : 713.66 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.62/713.66 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.62x = 713.66 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.62x = 174,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,503.40/475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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