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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 653.87 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 653.87 and 375.98 is: 518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 653.87 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/653.87 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 653.87 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 245,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,839.71/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.22

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