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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.11, 711.29 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.11, 711.29 and 344.24 is: 516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.11 : 711.29 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.11/711.29 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.11x = 711.29 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.11x = 244,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,851.77/474.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.45

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