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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.22, 701.28 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.22, 701.28 and 356.50 is: 535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.22 : 701.28 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.22/701.28 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.22x = 701.28 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.22x = 250,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,006.32/467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.09

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