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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.89, 713.90 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.89, 713.90 and 244.90 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.89 : 713.90 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.89/713.90 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.89x = 713.90 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.89x = 174,834.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,834.11/475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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