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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.47, 710.79 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.47, 710.79 and 377.15 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.47 : 710.79 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.47/710.79 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.47x = 710.79 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.47x = 268,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,074.45/474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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