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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.24, 704.36 and 264.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.24, 704.36 and 264.00 is: 396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.24 : 704.36 = 264.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.24/704.36 = 264.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.24x = 704.36 × 264.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.24x = 185,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,954.34/469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.29

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