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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.98, 713.01 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.98, 713.01 and 247.50 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.98 : 713.01 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.98/713.01 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.98x = 713.01 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.98x = 176,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,469.98/475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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