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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.11, 654.12 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.11, 654.12 and 374.21 is: 516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.11 : 654.12 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.11/654.12 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.11x = 654.12 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.11x = 244,773.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,773.10/474.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.28

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