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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 700.93 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 700.93 and 370.49 is: 555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 700.93 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/700.93 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 700.93 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 259,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,687.56/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.17

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