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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.99, 700.71 and 359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.99, 700.71 and 359.27 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.99 : 700.71 = 359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.99/700.71 = 359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.99x = 700.71 × 359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.99x = 251,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,744.08/467.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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