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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.21, 699.03 and 363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.21, 699.03 and 363.71 is: 544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.21 : 699.03 = 363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.21/699.03 = 363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.21x = 699.03 × 363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.21x = 254,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,240.71/467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.17

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