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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 700.02 and 345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 700.02 and 345.72 is: 517.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 700.02 = 345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/700.02 = 345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 700.02 × 345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 242,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,010.91/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.38

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