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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.27, 702.54 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.27, 702.54 and 371.09 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.27 : 702.54 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.27/702.54 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.27x = 702.54 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.27x = 260,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,705.57/469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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