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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 710.91 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 710.91 and 358.38 is: 537.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 710.91 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/710.91 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 710.91 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 254,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,775.93/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.14

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