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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 710.43 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 710.43 and 388.04 is: 581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 710.43 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/710.43 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 710.43 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 275,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,675.26/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.38

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