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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 710.88 and 381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 710.88 and 381.71 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 710.88 = 381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/710.88 = 381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 710.88 × 381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 271,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,350.57/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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