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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 711.39 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 711.39 and 344.30 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 711.39 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/711.39 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 711.39 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 244,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,929.37/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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