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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 711.53 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 711.53 and 363.42 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 711.53 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/711.53 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 711.53 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 258,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,582.42/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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