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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 699.54 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 699.54 and 369.09 is: 552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 699.54 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/699.54 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 699.54 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 258,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,193.22/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.56

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