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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 711.68 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 711.68 and 359.44 is: 539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 711.68 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/711.68 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 711.68 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 255,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,802.68/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.35

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