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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.34, 700.93 and 357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.34, 700.93 and 357.88 is: 539.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.34 : 700.93 = 357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.34/700.93 = 357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.34x = 700.93 × 357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.34x = 250,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,848.83/465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.07

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