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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.81, 713.77 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.81, 713.77 and 183.24 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.81 : 713.77 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.81/713.77 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.81x = 713.77 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.81x = 130,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,790.76/475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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