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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.27, 699.40 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.27, 699.40 and 356.78 is: 535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.27 : 699.40 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.27/699.40 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.27x = 699.40 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.27x = 249,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,531.93/466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.17

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