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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 701.87 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 701.87 and 366.12 is: 549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 701.87 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/701.87 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 701.87 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 256,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,966.81/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.34

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