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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.21, 701.10 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.21, 701.10 and 376.41 is: 563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.21 : 701.10 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.21/701.10 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.21x = 701.10 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.21x = 263,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,901.05/468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.64

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