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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 654.21 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 654.21 and 277.44 is: 382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 654.21 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/654.21 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 654.21 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 181,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,504.02/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.92

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