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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.95, 712.93 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.95, 712.93 and 244.14 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.95 : 712.93 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.95/712.93 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.95x = 712.93 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.95x = 174,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,054.73/475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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