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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.19, 654.30 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.19, 654.30 and 272.27 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.19 : 654.30 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.19/654.30 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.19x = 654.30 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.19x = 178,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,146.26/474.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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