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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.38, 711.00 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.38, 711.00 and 254.69 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.38 : 711.00 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.38/711.00 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.38x = 711.00 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.38x = 181,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,088.42/474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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