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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 711.36 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 711.36 and 185.58 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 711.36 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/711.36 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 711.36 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 132,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,014.19/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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