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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.78, 713.50 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.78, 713.50 and 244.44 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.78 : 713.50 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.78/713.50 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.78x = 713.50 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.78x = 174,407.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,407.94/475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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