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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.05, 709.80 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.05, 709.80 and 245.57 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.05 : 709.80 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.05/709.80 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.05x = 709.80 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.05x = 174,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,304.36/474.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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