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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.58, 703.36 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.58, 703.36 and 358.66 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.58 : 703.36 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.58/703.36 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.58x = 703.36 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.58x = 252,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,267.10/469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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