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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.36, 700.36 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.36, 700.36 and 370.12 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.36 : 700.36 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.36/700.36 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.36x = 700.36 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.36x = 259,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,217.24/467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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