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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 711.37 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 711.37 and 377.04 is: 565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 711.37 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/711.37 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 711.37 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 268,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,214.94/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.65

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