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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 699.73 and 369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 699.73 and 369.21 is: 552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 699.73 = 369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/699.73 = 369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 699.73 × 369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 258,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,346.39/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.73

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