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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 714.41 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 714.41 and 244.92 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 714.41 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/714.41 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 714.41 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 174,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,973.30/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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