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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 698.04 and 371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 698.04 and 371.40 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 698.04 = 371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/698.04 = 371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 698.04 × 371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 259,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,252.06/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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