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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 711.30 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 711.30 and 351.94 is: 527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 711.30 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/711.30 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 711.30 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 250,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,334.92/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.42

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