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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.27, 701.04 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.27, 701.04 and 370.09 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.27 : 701.04 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.27/701.04 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.27x = 701.04 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.27x = 259,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,447.89/468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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