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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 702.41 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 702.41 and 365.31 is: 548.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 702.41 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/702.41 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 702.41 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 256,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,595.57/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.54

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