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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.21, 711.04 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.21, 711.04 and 254.56 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.21 : 711.04 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.21/711.04 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.21x = 711.04 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.21x = 181,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,002.34/474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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