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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 703.52 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 703.52 and 263.78 is: 395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 703.52 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/703.52 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 703.52 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 185,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,574.51/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.41

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