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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.67, 712.88 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.67, 712.88 and 244.36 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.67 : 712.88 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.67/712.88 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.67x = 712.88 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.67x = 174,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,199.36/475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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