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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 654.36 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 654.36 and 277.64 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 654.36 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/654.36 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 654.36 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 181,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,676.51/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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