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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.45, 702.07 and 360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.45, 702.07 and 360.01 is: 539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.45 : 702.07 = 360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.45/702.07 = 360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.45x = 702.07 × 360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.45x = 252,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,752.20/468.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.55

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