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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 654.89 and 369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 654.89 and 369.27 is: 509.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 654.89 = 369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/654.89 = 369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 654.89 × 369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 241,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,829.38/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.77

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