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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.89, 714.05 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.89, 714.05 and 244.93 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.89 : 714.05 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.89/714.05 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.89x = 714.05 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.89x = 174,892.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,892.27/475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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