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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.06, 706.33 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.06, 706.33 and 374.18 is: 561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.06 : 706.33 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.06/706.33 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.06x = 706.33 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.06x = 264,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,297.49/471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.07

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