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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.42, 710.72 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.42, 710.72 and 254.51 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.42 : 710.72 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.42/710.72 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.42x = 710.72 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.42x = 180,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,885.57/474.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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