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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 701.56 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 701.56 and 365.78 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 701.56 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/701.56 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 701.56 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 256,616.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,616.62/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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