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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.60, 701.40 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.60, 701.40 and 381.20 is: 571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.60 : 701.40 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.60/701.40 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.60x = 701.40 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.60x = 267,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,373.68/467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.80

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