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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 701.30 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 701.30 and 373.36 is: 557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 701.30 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/701.30 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 701.30 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 261,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,837.37/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.77

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