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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.27, 654.26 and 369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.27, 654.26 and 369.15 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.27 : 654.26 = 369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.27/654.26 = 369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.27x = 654.26 × 369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.27x = 241,518.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,518.23/474.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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