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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.26, 710.77 and 254.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.26, 710.77 and 254.65 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.26 : 710.77 = 254.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.26/710.77 = 254.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.26x = 710.77 × 254.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.26x = 180,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,997.58/474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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