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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.55, 711.37 and 376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.55, 711.37 and 376.79 is: 564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.55 : 711.37 = 376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.55/711.37 = 376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.55x = 711.37 × 376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.55x = 268,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,035.90/474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.82

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