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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 701.34 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 701.34 and 359.02 is: 538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 701.34 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/701.34 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 701.34 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 251,795.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,795.09/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.99

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