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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.26, 710.81 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.26, 710.81 and 337.02 is: 505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.26 : 710.81 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.26/710.81 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.26x = 710.81 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.26x = 239,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,555.50/474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.11

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