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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.09, 710.22 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.09, 710.22 and 387.52 is: 580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.09 : 710.22 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.09/710.22 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.09x = 710.22 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.09x = 275,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,224.45/474.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.53

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