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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 702.36 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 702.36 and 360.18 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 702.36 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/702.36 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 702.36 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 252,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,976.02/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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