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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.25, 654.51 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.25, 654.51 and 275.16 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.25 : 654.51 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.25/654.51 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.25x = 654.51 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.25x = 180,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,093.34/474.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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