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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 652.77 and 380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 652.77 and 380.22 is: 523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 652.77 = 380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/652.77 = 380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 652.77 × 380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 248,196.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,196.21/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.42

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