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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 654.28 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 654.28 and 370.32 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 654.28 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/654.28 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 654.28 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 242,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,292.97/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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