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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.60, 705.21 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.60, 705.21 and 360.25 is: 541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.60 : 705.21 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.60/705.21 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.60x = 705.21 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.60x = 254,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,051.90/469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.00

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