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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 654.42 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 654.42 and 264.40 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 654.42 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/654.42 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 654.42 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 173,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,028.65/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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