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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.34, 700.74 and 352.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.34, 700.74 and 352.39 is: 527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.34 : 700.74 = 352.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.34/700.74 = 352.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.34x = 700.74 × 352.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.34x = 246,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,933.77/468.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.25

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