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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.31, 710.17 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.31, 710.17 and 376.35 is: 563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.31 : 710.17 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.31/710.17 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.31x = 710.17 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.31x = 267,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,268.88/474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.50

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