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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.09, 709.61 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.09, 709.61 and 254.16 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.09 : 709.61 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.09/709.61 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.09x = 709.61 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.09x = 180,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,356.89/474.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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