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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 653.70 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 653.70 and 357.40 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 653.70 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/653.70 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 653.70 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 233,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,632.38/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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