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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.67, 712.59 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.67, 712.59 and 366.52 is: 550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.67 : 712.59 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.67/712.59 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.67x = 712.59 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.67x = 261,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,178.49/474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.23

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