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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 699.90 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 699.90 and 376.52 is: 563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 699.90 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/699.90 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 699.90 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 263,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,526.35/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.43

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