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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.78, 699.26 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.78, 699.26 and 358.04 is: 536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.78 : 699.26 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.78/699.26 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.78x = 699.26 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.78x = 250,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,363.05/466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.36

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