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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.73, 714.02 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.73, 714.02 and 244.78 is: 367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.73 : 714.02 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.73/714.02 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.73x = 714.02 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.73x = 174,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,777.82/475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.39

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