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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.81, 702 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.81, 702 and 361.08 is: 540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.81 : 702 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.81/702 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.81x = 702 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.81x = 253,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,478.16/468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.68

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