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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.16, 711.36 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.16, 711.36 and 337.48 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.16 : 711.36 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.16/711.36 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.16x = 711.36 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.16x = 240,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,069.77/474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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