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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 700.28 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 700.28 and 337.20 is: 505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 700.28 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/700.28 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 700.28 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 236,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,131.37/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.20

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