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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 711.14 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 711.14 and 377.40 is: 565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 711.14 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/711.14 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 711.14 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 268,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,384.24/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.34

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