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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.40, 703.14 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.40, 703.14 and 372.28 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.40 : 703.14 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.40/703.14 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.40x = 703.14 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.40x = 261,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,764.96/468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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