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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.66, 655.34 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.66, 655.34 and 369.86 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.66 : 655.34 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.66/655.34 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.66x = 655.34 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.66x = 242,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,378.93/474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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