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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 702.41 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 702.41 and 365.18 is: 549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 702.41 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/702.41 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 702.41 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 256,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,500.75/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.77

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