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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.66, 700.23 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.66, 700.23 and 356.91 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.66 : 700.23 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.66/700.23 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.66x = 700.23 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.66x = 249,915.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,915.79/466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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