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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.75, 712.44 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.75, 712.44 and 244.33 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 712.44 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/712.44 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 712.44 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 174,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,068.68/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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