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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 701.26 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 701.26 and 359.44 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 701.26 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/701.26 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 701.26 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 252,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,058.24/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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