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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 716.18 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 716.18 and 243.03 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 716.18 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/716.18 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 716.18 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 174,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,053.83/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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