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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.91, 702 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.91, 702 and 359.73 is: 539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.91 : 702 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.91/702 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.91x = 702 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.91x = 252,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,530.46/467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.70

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