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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 712.80 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 712.80 and 243.90 is: 365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 712.80 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/712.80 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 712.80 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 173,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,851.92/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.39

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