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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 700.14 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 700.14 and 358.40 is: 536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 700.14 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/700.14 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 700.14 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 250,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,930.18/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.77

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