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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.55, 714.81 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.55, 714.81 and 245.37 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.55 : 714.81 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.55/714.81 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.55x = 714.81 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.55x = 175,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,392.93/476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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