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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 713.87 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 713.87 and 244.74 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 713.87 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/713.87 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 713.87 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 174,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,712.54/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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