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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.19, 710.75 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.19, 710.75 and 358.26 is: 536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.19 : 710.75 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.19/710.75 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.19x = 710.75 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.19x = 254,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,630.52/474.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.98

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