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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.63, 712.36 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.63, 712.36 and 244.71 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.63 : 712.36 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.63/712.36 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.63x = 712.36 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.63x = 174,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,322.88/475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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