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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.02, 714.15 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.02, 714.15 and 244.84 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.02 : 714.15 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.02/714.15 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.02x = 714.15 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.02x = 174,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,852.49/476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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