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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 713.36 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 713.36 and 201.72 is: 302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 713.36 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/713.36 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 713.36 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 143,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,898.98/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.49

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