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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 698.32 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 698.32 and 371.36 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 698.32 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/698.32 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 698.32 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 259,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,328.12/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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