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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.92, 714.02 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.92, 714.02 and 244.89 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.92 : 714.02 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.92/714.02 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.92x = 714.02 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.92x = 174,855.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,855.13/475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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