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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 713.52 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 713.52 and 183.42 is: 274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 713.52 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/713.52 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 713.52 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 130,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,872.92/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.94

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