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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 653.97 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 653.97 and 277.44 is: 382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 653.97 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/653.97 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 653.97 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 181,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,437.44/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.68

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