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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.36, 704.85 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.36, 704.85 and 373.78 is: 561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.36 : 704.85 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.36/704.85 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.36x = 704.85 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.36x = 263,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,458.83/469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.32

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