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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 710.40 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 710.40 and 370.56 is: 555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 710.40 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/710.40 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 710.40 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 263,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,245.82/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.09

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