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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 700.55 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 700.55 and 364.20 is: 546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 700.55 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/700.55 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 700.55 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 255,137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,137.23/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.14

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