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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 710.73 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 710.73 and 336.72 is: 504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 710.73 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/710.73 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 710.73 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 239,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,317.01/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.51

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