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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 702.60 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 702.60 and 361.04 is: 541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 702.60 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/702.60 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 702.60 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 253,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,666.70/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.93

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