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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.27, 703.50 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.27, 703.50 and 366 is: 548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.27 : 703.50 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.27/703.50 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.27x = 703.50 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.27x = 257,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,481/469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.68

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