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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.65, 704.27 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.65, 704.27 and 361.52 is: 542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.65 : 704.27 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.65/704.27 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.65x = 704.27 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.65x = 254,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,602.36/469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.11

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