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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.81, 712.49 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.81, 712.49 and 382.36 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.81 : 712.49 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.81/712.49 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.81x = 712.49 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.81x = 272,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,427.68/474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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