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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 709.99 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 709.99 and 370.49 is: 554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 709.99 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/709.99 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 709.99 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 263,044.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,044.20/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.92

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