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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 713.30 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 713.30 and 244.56 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 713.30 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/713.30 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 713.30 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 174,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,443.43/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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