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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 655.28 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 655.28 and 380 is: 524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 655.28 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/655.28 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 655.28 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 249,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,006.40/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.58

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