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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.16, 711.48 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.16, 711.48 and 359.32 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.16 : 711.48 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.16/711.48 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.16x = 711.48 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.16x = 255,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,648.99/474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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