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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.34, 702.30 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.34, 702.30 and 360.20 is: 540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.34 : 702.30 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.34/702.30 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.34x = 702.30 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.34x = 252,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,971.57/468.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.15

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