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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 709.74 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 709.74 and 370.68 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 709.74 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/709.74 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 709.74 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 263,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,086.42/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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